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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS There are statements in this Presentation that are ‘forward looking statements.’ As these forward-looking statements are predictive in nature, they are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties relating to Rubicon and ArborGen, many of which are beyond our control. As a result of the foregoing, actual results and conditions may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. In particular, ArborGen’s operations and results are significantly influenced by the general level of economic activity in the various sectors of the economies in which it competes, particularly in the United States, Brazil, New Zealand and Australia. Fluctuations in industrial output and the impact that has on global demand for wood fibre and hence harvesting and reforestation levels, government environmental and regional development policies, capital availability, relative exchange rates, interest rates, the profitability of our customers, can each have a substantial and material impact on our operations and financial condition. ArborGen-specific risks and uncertainties also include (in addition to those broad economic factors noted above) the global markets and geographies in which it operates, intellectual property protection, regulatory approvals, public and customer acceptance of genetically engineered products, the rate of customer adoption of advanced seedling products, the success of its research and development activities, weather conditions, cone and seed inventories, biological matters, and the fact that ArborGen’s annual crops and seed orchards are not the subject of insurance cover. As a result of the foregoing, actual results and conclusions may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements.